GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Help with noise diagnosis

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-08-08 | 07:14 PM
  #1  
taeng's Avatar
taeng
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 735
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Default Help with noise diagnosis

I need help figuring out a noise I'm hearing. I recently did rotors and lower ball joints on my car. It seems as though now I'm hearing this slight clanking or thump when I brake sometimes. I'm also hearing it when im going rather slow and turning, mostly to the right. I looked over the castle nuts for the ball joints and they seem to be snug. Anyone have any insight or feedback on this, it would be appreciated.
Old 01-08-08 | 08:14 PM
  #2  
smuv gs3's Avatar
smuv gs3
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 759
Likes: 0
From: illinois
Default

Check out your sway bar end links
Old 01-08-08 | 11:07 PM
  #3  
sleeper408's Avatar
sleeper408
Moderator
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,209
Likes: 17
From: NorCal
Default

What should we be checking for? I replaced the ball joints some time ago also and it still has a clanking sound too.
Old 01-09-08 | 09:27 AM
  #4  
taeng's Avatar
taeng
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 735
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Default

I'll check out the end links this weekend. Well at least I'm not the only one. Sleeper408 does it make it when braking and turning for you as well? It's quite annoying makes me feel like something is going to go wrong.
Old 01-09-08 | 12:09 PM
  #5  
dung0981's Avatar
dung0981
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 10,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
From: CA
Default

outter tie rods and the fitting kit, the brake might move and hit something
Old 01-09-08 | 05:15 PM
  #6  
taeng's Avatar
taeng
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 735
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Default

Dung you are saying i need new outter tie rods and a fitting kit? What is a fitting kit?
Old 01-09-08 | 07:24 PM
  #7  
dung0981's Avatar
dung0981
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 10,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
From: CA
Default

the fitting kit for front brake. When you applied the brake, the brake pads might shifting => noise
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
20012003rx
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
6
01-30-15 06:36 PM
hilly35
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
4
07-02-12 06:44 AM
willcrets
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
9
01-24-11 01:11 PM
mikemareen
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
3
10-19-09 11:37 AM
minla007
Suspension and Brakes
0
08-15-06 01:26 PM



Quick Reply: Help with noise diagnosis



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:37 AM.